--- product_id: 4816546 title: "The Princesse de Cleves (Penguin Classics) Paperback – October 6, 1992" brand: "madame de lafayetterobin buss" price: "฿1814" currency: THB in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4816546-the-princesse-de-cleves-penguin-classics-paperback-october-6-1992 store_origin: TH region: Thailand --- # The Princesse de Cleves (Penguin Classics) Paperback – October 6, 1992 **Brand:** madame de lafayetterobin buss **Price:** ฿1814 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Princesse de Cleves (Penguin Classics) Paperback – October 6, 1992 by madame de lafayetterobin buss - **How much does it cost?** ฿1814 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.th](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4816546-the-princesse-de-cleves-penguin-classics-paperback-october-6-1992) ## Best For - madame de lafayetterobin buss enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted madame de lafayetterobin buss brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Princesse de Cleves (Penguin Classics) Paperback – October 6, 1992 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ufbwEf2bL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars A rare vote for temperance over passion *by R***Z on Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2015* I own the Penguin Classics version, translated by Robin Buss. Buss' translation is the only one I have read, but it seemed to match the sort of style and tone one would expect from the time period and very rarely felt clunky or forced into english. It reads similarly to Defoe's novels (appearing roughly 50 years earlier) and I imagine if Defoe had written a dramatic romance, it wouldn't be too different from Mme de Lafayette's.I would not consider this to be a 'must read', but that all depends on what the reader is looking to get out of it. In many ways it feels a bit overly-dramatic and anti-climactic, but it has an intriguing setting (though it is under-utilized) and is an interesting analysis of 'animal'-attraction and the disruption it causes in ordered high society, where reputation is paramount. Madame de Lafayette makes an uncommon defense of temperance over pleasure, but to my mind, actually makes a rather poor case for it. Siding with temperance is quite a rare thing, so it is a shame that Lafayette didn't defend it better or at least make a more compelling resolution.I really enjoyed this book more as an artifact than a novel. Being written in 1678 and taking place in the even earlier French court of Henri II of France (1558) is something that I find inherently interesting. The main thing that dampened my spirits while reading though was just how interesting the reign of Henri II was how little it matters for the story. I kept wanting to know more about Diane de Poitier and Catherine de Medici rather than the (now) commonplace 'love-is-pain' plot. So my score is more of a personal one than an attempt at objective criticism, as I think many modern readers will view this book as too dry to bother with, while others will thoroughly enjoy coloring in all of the space older novels left for the reader to fill out on their own. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Great price. *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023* Who can argue with paying half of the cost that your university is charging for a book.Even if they have highlighted areas. It’s worth it. BTW. Mine didn’t have any markups or markings in it. ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Classic tale of virtue *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2018* It's about 400 years old but the story is as fresh as if it was written yesterday. I read it to see what had changed since the 1600's. Turns out not much.Young woman marries for convention. Her husband adores her yet she doesn't feel passion for him.When she meets the Duke, the Princess of Cleves is totally undone by her love and passion for him.Anyone who has fallen in love, or lust with the wrong person will understand her torment. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4816546-the-princesse-de-cleves-penguin-classics-paperback-october-6-1992](https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/4816546-the-princesse-de-cleves-penguin-classics-paperback-october-6-1992) --- *Product available on Desertcart Thailand* *Store origin: TH* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*